Updated April 14, 2023
A Texas rental application is completed by a tenant seeking to rent a property, and allows a landlord to verify information about the tenant. The tenant will often be required to pay a non-refundable fee when submitting the application to the landlord (no maximum limit). The landlord will use the details provided to run a credit report and verify references.
Laws
- Application Fee – There is no limit regarding rental application fees (no statute).
- Security Deposit – There is no limit to the amount a landlord can charge a tenant for a security deposit (no statute).